The Godalming Choral Society
Analysis
The Godalming Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Godalming. It was registered in February 1968, 58 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Godalming Choral Society reported income of £34k and spending of £35k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £6,824 to £34k (+395%), an average of +49% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 570%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Godalming Choral Society sits at the 62nd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Powick Parish Hall and Men's Club (£34k), Harlech Library and Institute (£34k) and Simon Balle School Psa (£34k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The society provides opportunity for local people to participate in the study & practice of choral music both secular and religious. The society also aims to bring choral music to audiences from Godalming and surrounding areas with a view to encouraging greater musical knowledge and appreciation as well as re-inforcing the sense of community amongst local residents.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Powick Parish Hall and Men's Club | Worcester | £34k |
| Harlech Library and Institute | Gwynedd | £34k |
| Simon Balle School Psa | England | £34k |
| Eric Gregory Trust Fund | London | £34k |